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Angeles National Forest

Road Conditions and Information

For up-to-date road information contact Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623

With the exception of Littlerock, most forest roads that are closed to vehicle traffic are open to hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use, but the users must be aware of possible administrative traffic.

Current Road Closures

• Road to Chantry Flat closed May 4 - 8, access restrictions possible rest of month.

• Santa Anita Canyon Road, which provides access to the Angeles National Forest's Chantry Flat Recreation Area, is scheduled to be closed May 4 - 8 to allow for road repair and maintenance work.

  During the closure, emergency vehicles and Forest Service personnel will be allowed access.

  After the scheduled closure and during the rest of May, Santa Anita Canyon Road may be closed intermittently or travel on the road restricted to a single lane.

  For further information on the closure, please contact the City of Sierra Madre at (626) 355-7135. For information on current road closures in Los Angeles County, please visit http://dpwgis.co.la.ca.us/website/roadclosures/main.cfm.

• The Angeles Crest Highway (SR2) is closed between Islip Saddle and Vincent Gap (indefinitely because of several washouts). (State)
• Ridge Route from Lake Hughes Road to Templin Highway - All modes of transportation. (Forest Service)
• Highway 39 - Closed from just above the west fork of San Gabriel Canyon. (State)
• The gate to Skyline Park Picnic Area and the observatories is open from April 1 through November 30, 10:00am to 4:00 pm.

Information regarding road closures in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County is available at L.A. County, Department of Public Works.

Chantry Recreation Area Access
The City of Sierra Madre manages an access gate to the Chantry Recreation Area. Occasionally the city will close this gate due to fire conditions or other concerns. For information regarding gate closures visit http://cityofsierramadre.com

USDA Forest Service - Angeles National Forest
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